Spinach And Feta Quinoa Salad Food

SPINACH, TOMATO, AND FETA QUINOA SALAD

Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Quinoa Salad image

A quick and healthy side dish alternative to rice and pasta. It will make a quinoa-lover out of anyone. Thanks to the salty feta and sweet Campari tomatoes, my kids even like it!

Provided by suzyk

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup multi-colored quinoa
2 cups roughly chopped spinach
3 tablespoons almond oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
3 on-the-vine tomatoes (such as Campari®), diced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir spinach into quinoa and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Stir tomatoes, 1/2 of the feta cheese, and dressing into cooled quinoa until evenly coated; top with remaining feta cheese and ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 446.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

QUINOA WITH SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE

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Make and share this Quinoa With Spinach and Feta Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kasha

Categories Grains

Time 25m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked and well rinsed
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced very thin
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 ounce feta cheese

Steps:

Rinse the quinoa in a strainer.
In a small saucepan, add the quinoa and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce heat to simmer until water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic and onion.
Cook the garlic in the oil until the edges of the garlic turns very light brown, being careful not to burn the garlic (reduce heat to low if necessary).
When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the skillet along with the spinach.
Stir it together until the spinach wilts.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and stir to combine. Makes 2 servings.

QUINOA SALAD WITH FETA

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Simple, yet flavorful quinoa salad with edamame, spinach, fresh herbs, and feta cheese, tossed in a zesty lemon ginger dressing.

Provided by Katya

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa*, cooled
8 oz. cooked edamame
4 cups baby spinach, lightly packed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 cup crumbed feta cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (approx 2 lemons)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a small bowl or jar with a lid, whisk all the dressing ingredients together until combined.
For the salad, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until blended. Cover the salad and chill for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 345 calories, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 783.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 12.3 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg

QUINOA, FETA & SPINACH SALAD

Quinoa, Feta & Spinach Salad image

A colourful, easy salad packed full of goodness, and all for under 400 calories. A great accompaniment for fish.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

7 ounces quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pinch salt and pepper
7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cucumber, chopped
5 ounces spinach, roughly chopped
4 scallions, shredded

Steps:

Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions.
Drain well then toss with the oil, vinegar, garlic and cumin while still warm and season.
Toss through the rest of the ingredients and serve.